{"id":2832,"date":"2017-09-26T16:08:56","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T15:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eco-catering-equipment.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2832"},"modified":"2022-11-18T14:00:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T14:00:17","slug":"things-to-consider-when-buying-a-warewasher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eco-catering-equipment.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-consider-when-buying-a-warewasher\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider: When buying a warewasher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Purchasing a warewasher can be a tricky decision, with dozens of brands, different types of units and specs and what can ultimately be a large spend, some of us can be left with a foggy head! To solve all your glasswasher and dishwasher problems Team Eco have put together a handy guide to help you choose the best warewasher for your business!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>1. Finding the type of warewasher for you <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Firstly, establish what you need to wash. Each venue has different plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans and in varying volumes. This will help establish the type of machine you require, a glasswasher, dishwasher or utensil washer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For mostly glassware and the occasional cup and saucer, a glasswasher is best suited<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For washing cutlery and crockery, an undercounter dishwasher or pass through (hood dishwasher) is best suited<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For la<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">rge venues such as airports or hospitals, a rack dishwasher or bespoke flight dishwasher<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For pots, pans and trays at volume a utensil washer is perfect<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>2. Throughput and Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The warewasher must be able to handle your throughput. If you are a busy site serving hundreds of meals a day, you will need a machine capable of high volume washing. Too small and the warewasher will be overworked, too large and it could be wasted expenditure and underused. Manufacturers supply performance figures giving you an idea of their capabilities. And remember at Eco Catering we are more than happy to give you help and guidance to find the <\/span>best suited<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>3. Space and installation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Crucially, the machine has got to fit. Finding the perfect warewasher that doesn\u2019t sit <\/span>under<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> your counter or a hood dishwasher that is too tall for your ceiling isn\u2019t going to be a lot of use. To use a hood dishwasher, and for the machine to be used effectively, you will need a prewash sink and <\/span>cleans<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> table. Measure your space available. Tabling comes in various sizes to fit your layout or can be fabricated to fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Check your site services, water in, waste out and electrics. This again will help steer your decision. A 3-phase hood dishwasher, if you only have a 1-phase supply, isn\u2019t going to work. An upgrade to your services may be required or a warewasher specified to work with what you have got. Establish your services and their location early on. If it\u2019s a new project you can make sure you put the correct services in place at the very beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>4. Water Softener <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Most of the UK has hard water. Check your water type with your supplier. If you have hard water you must protect your warewasher from limescale damage. Warewashers in hard water areas <\/span>are<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> prone to limescale <\/span>build up<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, which can cause irreversible damage. By purchasing a water softener, whether it be in-built or external, will prevent limescale build up, guarantee consistent wash results and prolong the life of your warewasher. If you are one of the lucky ones and have a soft supply you can ignore this point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>5. Easy to use<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Select a unit that is easy to use. We know staff time is crucial and staff turnover can be quite high in the hospitality industry. An easy to use machine reduces precious staff time, training and the potential for damage through misuse. As an example, Hobart\u2019s <\/span>undercounter<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> GX and FX units come with a single button to turn the machine on, start the wash and turn the machine off again. Their models with <\/span>in-built<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> softeners have a warning light telling you when it needs topping up with salt. It couldn\u2019t be easier. To see our video on the Ecomax and Ecomax Plus control panel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eco-catering-equipment.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-use-the-ecomax-and-ecomax-plus-control-panel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>6. Cleaning <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Cleaning is an essential yet dreaded task of any daily routine in the food and beverage industry. Consider what is required to empty and clean the machine down. Well considered <\/span>warewashing<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> units are designed for ease of cleaning. For example, the Hobart Ecomax range incorporates a drain down button, automating the process, this also rinses the unit out to make your manual cleaning less <\/span>time consuming<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. The chamber has pressed interior with smooth corners eliminating dirt traps, making wiping down the unit quick and simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>7. Energy consumption <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Due to the nature of dishwashers and the fact they are often on all day, <\/span>warewashers<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> have the potential to consume a lot of energy. A Carbon Trust analysis estimated that 85% of the lifetime costs of owning catering equipment is its energy consumption. With an estimated 30% rise in energy costs by 2020, it is essential you choose a machine that is efficient. Warewashing technology is ever evolving and developing, to help improve your savings. With your dishwasher potentially being on all day, every day, even the smallest cost saving can be substantial when you consider those savings over the weeks, months and eventually years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>8. Maintenance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A well-maintained glasswasher and dishwasher will perform at their optimum and give you the maximum lifespan. A poorly maintained warewasher, no matter how expensive, well specified or well-built will not perform if it\u2019s neglected. We would always recommend a machine that is well supported with service support and parts readily available. Make sure you establish your own clean down program and consider a service schedule from a qualified service engineer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>9. Warranty<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Most manufacturers will supply a warranty, if this is not the case, personally, we would suggest considering an alternative brand. If not then at least purchase an extra warranty. A full warranty will cover you for unseen problems in the future that may cost you should the worst happen. And remember, most manufacturers offer extended warranties. Well worth considering if you have a busy site or want that peace of mind with no surprise repair bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>10. Cheapest is not always best<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It\u2019s understandable to want to save your pennies when investing in new equipment, reducing the upfront cost of a warewasher makes sense, doesn\u2019t it? Consider this, to save on production costs the units must have either reduced the specification or be built to a price point. Think about what features are or aren\u2019t necessary for your establishment. A poorly specified machine will be far costlier in the long term if it cannot do what you need. Cheaper machines will tend to have a shorter lifespan and are generally less energy efficient. You could save up front, but may pay more on energy bills and maintenance costs over the life of the machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We hope this gives a few points to consider and makes the buying journey a little easier. And remember, we are here to help. If you need any more help to choose your dishwasher or glasswasher, contact one of our team members, we\u2019ll be only too happy to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"mailto:info@eco-catering-equipment.co.uk\">info@eco-catering-equipment.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">01582-865050<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Or to view our full range of <\/span>warewashers<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eco-catering-equipment.co.uk\/warewashing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purchasing a warewasher can be a tricky decision, with dozens of brands, different types of units and specs and what can ultimately be a large spend, some of us can be left with a foggy head! 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